Obituaries

Jeanne H. Greene, age 91, of Perry passed away on Friday August 10, 2018 at the Wyoming County Skilled Nursing Facility in Warsaw where she was residing. She was born on September 13, 1926 in West Pike, Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Joseph and Irene (Cone) Haxton.

She was a graduate of Galeton High School, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree at Penn State and her Master of Education Degree at the University of Buffalo. Jeanne was a home economist for the Wyoming County Cooperative Extension in Warsaw from 1956 and retiring in 1981. She was instrumental in starting the Expanded Food and Nutrition Program of Wyoming County. She won a Distinguished Service Award through the National Association of Extension for starting that program in Wyoming County. She was a life member of the Bliss Baptist Church, a member of the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry and the Bliss Order of Eastern Star, an honorary member of the Epsilon Sigma Phi (National Extension honorary). After Jeanne’s retirement she was very involved in the Brick Presbyterian Church, serving as secretary, started a senior nutrition program, and was always helping out with many church functions. She enjoyed taking care of her many nieces and nephews, collecting fenton glass and hummels, knitting, sewing and cooking.

Jeanne is survived 2 brothers: Charles (Beverly) Haxton of Kentucky, John (Oleava) Haxton of Bliss, sister-in-law: Regina Haxton of Batavia, along with many nieces and nephews.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Francis R. Greene who passed away on January 26, 2018, sisterts: Ruth (Sulley) Cook Cora (John Peppermine and James Watson) Peppermine-Watson, Joseph Haxton Jr., Jerry Haxton, Walter (Kay) Haxton, William Haxton and Victor Haxton.

Family and friends may call from 1:00-2:00PM on Friday August 17, 2018 at Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. Perry, NY 14530 where Funeral Services will immediately follow at 2:00PM. She will be laid to rest in Lyonsburg Cemetery in Bliss.

Memorials may be made to the Brick Presbyterian Church in Perry. For more information please call (585) 237-2626 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.eatonwatsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main Street Perry, New York 14530.

Byron - Eleanor G. (Green) Johnson, 88, of Byron, a former Marketing Specialist at Church Bulletins of Buffalo, died Sunday, August 12, 2018 at Premier Genesee Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, in Batavia.

Mrs. Johnson was born March 20, 1930 in Batavia, a daughter of the late Irving D. and Gwendolen D. (Durfee) Green.

She graduated from South Byron High School in 1948, from Cobleskill College in Nursery Education in 1950, from Genesee Community College in Accounting and from Brockport College in Business Administration.  She worked at the Children's Home before her marriage and then in Marketing for Church Bulletins of Buffalo.  She was a volunteer for the Red Cross first by teaching standard First Aid and then, for over 22 years, helped with blood drives. 

Her husband, Richard B. Johnson, died November 7, 1970.

Survivors include a daughter, Linda Johnson of Byron; 2 sons, James (Deborah) Johnson of Elba and John (Jacquelin) Johnson of Coffeyville, KS; 5 grandchildren, Richard, Donald, Stephanie Christopher and Key; 6 great-grandchildren, Richard II, Taylor, Gavin, Benjamin, Mattie and Bradly; 2 sisters-in-law, Marie Johnson and Gail Green Stacy; nieces and nephews, Bill Johnson, Cheryl Welles, Sandy Tucker, Gwendolen Shepard, and Deborah Green and several nieces and nephews.

She was the mother of the late Donald Johnson, sister of the late Irving Green, Marian Shepard and Lawrence Green and aunt of the late Mary McCann and Elizabeth Shepard and David Green.  

Friends may attend services at 11 a.m., Friday, August 17, 2018 at Byron Presbyterian Church, 6293 West Main St., in Byron.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Byron Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 206, Byron, NY 14422, Byron Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 326, Byron, NY 14422, Mercy Flight WNY, 100 Amherst Villa Road, Buffalo, NY 14225 or to Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, P.O. Box 631, Buffalo, NY 14240-9856.  Burial will be in Byron Cemetery in Byron.  Arrangements were entrusted to H.E. Turner & Co., Funeral Home 403 E. Main St., Batavia.  Please leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

RICHARD A. PARMENTER ~ Age 73, of Oakfield, died peacefully Monday August 6, 2018 at Strong Memorial Hospital with his wife and children at his side. He was born April 21, 1945, in Clarence, NY, a son of the late Lawrence and Jonina (Thurgerson) Parmenter, also preceded in death by siblings, Walter, Wallace Parmenter and Linda Tomoser.

Mr. Parmenter served his country honorably in the United States Navy and went to work for the NYS Police, he retired from Troop A Batavia as a Communications Sergeant in 2002. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and the last few years wintering in Arizona and most recently in Florida with his wife. Rick will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.

Surviving is his beloved wife with whom he celebrated 50 years of marriage with this past April, Shirley (Tiberio) Parmenter of Oakfield; his loving children, Tina (Kenneth Koessler) Parmenter of Rochester and Richard A. Parmenter, Jr. of Middletown, MD; cherished grandchildren, Brandon, Dominick, Madlyn & Olivia; siblings, Laurene (late Joseph) of Clarence and Lawrence (late Barbara) Parmenter of San Diego, CA; brothers-in-law,  Jack Tomoser and Anthony Tiberio both of FL along with several nieces and nephews.

The Parmenter family requests all to join them in Celebrating Rick's Mass of Christian Burial 11am Friday August 17, 2018 at Resurrection Parish (St. Mary's Site) 18 Ellicott Street Batavia, New York 14020. He will be laid to rest in Grand View Cemetery and memorials in his memory are suggested to Genesee Cancer Assistance, Inc. 127 North Street Batavia.

Please share your words of comfort with Rick's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500. 

THE FAMILY OF RICHARD A. PARMENTER IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NY 14020

DONALD P. RICH ~ of Byron, age 68, died peacefully Wednesday evening August 8, 2018 at home under the care of Hospice and his loving family. He was born June 13, 1950, in Batavia, the son of the late Raymond and Marjorie (Fite) Rich.

Don served honorably in the US Air Force from 69-73 as an airplane mechanic. He worked for over 30 years at Verizon and enjoyed the "Breakfast Club" with his Verizon buddies after retirement. Don was an avid bowler, golfer and all around sports fan who was a youth soccer and baseball coach when his children were growing up.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Susan (Brill) Rich of Byron; loving children, David (Stacey) Rich of Basom, Colleen (Norm) Pimm, Jr. of Bergen and Kathleen Carlson of Byron; cherished grandchildren, Nicholas, Reanna, Madelyn, Brendan, Caris & Jake; siblings, Thomas (Nancy) Rich of Rochester, Peter Rich of NC, Deborah (Jamie) Trescott of FL; In-laws, Raymond (Sheila) Brill, Lenny (Robin) Brill, Paul (Sandy) Brill, Jason (Nancy) Kota, Joanne Starkweather along with several nieces and nephews.

The Rich family will be present Sunday August 12 from 2-5pm to Celebrate Don's Life at the MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL 7 CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC. He will be laid to rest in Byron Cemetery, and memorials in his memory can be made to HomeCare & Hospice 29 Liberty Street Ste. 6 Batavia, New York 14020.

Please share your words of comfort with Don's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF DONALD P. RICH IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4210 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020

Betty M. Harkness, 91 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday (August 8, 2018) at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Home.

Betty was born October 13, 1926 in Lockport, NY, a daughter of the late Edward and Leona Phendler Domser.

Betty will be remembered for her love of crocheting. She enjoyed making afghans, baby blankets, pot holders and doilies. She also loved watching a good western movie. Betty and her late husband, Frank H. Harkness were collectors of carnival glass and enjoyed traveling to many glass conventions together.

She was predeceased by her husband, Frank Harkness, brother, George Domser and brothers in-law, James Happ and Edward Harkness.

She is survived by her children, Gary (Deborah) Harkness of Batavia and Cathy (Robert) Herzog of Ontario, NY. Sister, Audrey Wojtas of Oneida, NY. Sister in-law, Carol Happ of Batavia. Grandchildren, Heidi Harkness, Stephen (Barbara) Harkness, Scott Harkness, Christine (Peter) Treasure, Cheryl (Nate) Hackett, Margaret (Brian) Bockus and Robert (Sasha) Herzog. Great-grandchildren, Taylor, Allison, Kyler, Bryce, Nickalena, Peter, Dylan, Grace, Carter, Brody and Elise.

Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with burial in Grandview Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at: www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.

ARRANGEMENTS WERE ENTRUSTED TO THE J. LEONARD MCANDREW FUNERAL HOME, LLC, 2 BOGUE AVE., BATAVIA, NY 14020. RONALD KONIECZNY II, DIRECTOR.

Douglas Rippel, 54, of Attica, passed away on Monday, (August 6, 2018) in Batavia. Douglas was born September 23, 1963 in Batavia, a son of Harry and Donna Rippel of Olean.
 
Doug was an avid hunter, whom greatly enjoyed anything having to do with the outdoors. He greatly enjoyed the company of his grandchildren and other loved ones.
 
Surviving along with his parents are his wife, Linda Rippel; his children, Jeremy Rippel of Attica, William Rippel of Batavia, Trisha Rippel of Castile, and Josh Frega of Batavia; brothers, Tim Spink of Cuba, Dan Rippel of Arkansas; sisters, Karen Jacek of Warsaw, Janet Rippel of Cuba, Katie Rippel of Olean; his grandchildren, Konner, Kameron, Kooper, Alicyn, Lacey, Hunter, Rozalia, and Brooke.
Douglas is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, paternal grandparents; brothers, William Rippel and Kevin Spink; and sister, Annie Rippel.
 
Due to Douglas’ wishes, there will be no traditional services. Family and friends will be notified at a later date of a celebration in honor of Doug’s life. Memorials can be made in the form of any donations to the Crossroads House in Batavia NY.

Oakfield - Travis T. Bauer, 29, of Oakfield, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, (August 3, 2018) in Tonawanda.

Travis was born April 19, 1989 in Batavia, a son of Robert and Michelle (Say) Bauer of Oakfield.

To Travis, family was everything.  He was a guitar player, enjoyed video games, computers, and skateboarding.  He easily made friends.  Travis will be missed by all who knew him.

Surviving along with his parents is a brother, Troy (fiancé Amanda Ames) Bauer of Oakfield; sister, Kaleigh Nash Bauer of CA; grandmother, Constance Bauer of Alexander; uncles, Keith Bauer of Oakfield, Kenny Bauer of Alexander, Tom Say of Oakfield, and Scott (Elaine) Say of Oakfield; an aunt, Shari Fox of FL; a nephew and niece, Jasper and Willow Bauer.

Travis is predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Richard and Bonnie Say; paternal grandfather, Richard Bauer; and uncles, Rick Say and Tim Bauer.  

Friends may call on Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Burdett & Sanford Funeral Home, 11 Maple Avenue, Oakfield, where Travis’ Funeral Service will immediately follow at 6 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. To leave a condolence, share a memory or light a candle, please visit www.burdettandsanford.com.

SHARON A. LIGGETTO ~ Batavia

Sharon Liggetto, 68, of Batavia, formerly of Gray, Maine, died Friday, July 27^th, at United Memorial Medical Center, after a brief illness. Sharon was born in Maine, on September 4^th, 1949, the daughter of the late Frederick H. Liggetto and June Peach Liggetto.

Sharon attended school in Maine and graduated from nursing school. She was a nurse for over forty years. Sharon was instrumental in developing the protocol for administering IV’s, intravenous therapy, in the State of Maine.  All of the years Sharon was a nurse, she dedicated her career to geriatric care. She loved working with the elderly. She kept her nursing license valid in both New York State and Maine, until she passed.  Sharon’s favorite pastime was watching old movies and being with her loving family.

She is survived by her loving Son, Chad E. Liggetto and Daughter-in-law, Joan M. Lord-Liggetto; her sisters, Patricia Gilbert of Saco, Maine (Lionel Bouffard) of Saco; Judy Ray of Nevada; Betty Davis of Maine; several nieces and nephews, whom she love so much; Alexandra Marie Lord, a very close family friend, and Paul Bug-Z Lord of LeRoy, a close friend. Sharon is preceded in death by her brothers; William Ray, Frederick Liggetto, Jr., and her sister, Gale Burns.

Family and friends may call on Wednesday, August 8^th, from 5:00 – 6:00 pm, with a Memorial Service from 6:00 7:00 pm, at the Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral & Cremation Chapel, LLC., 4120 West Main Street Road, Batavia, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the family for the Meals on Wheels Program at the Genesee County Office for the Aging.

Please share your words of comfort with Sharon's family at www.tomaszewskifh.com or for more information please call Michael at (585)343-7500.

THE FAMILY OF SHARON A. LIGGETTO IS BEING CARED FOR BY THE MICHAEL S. TOMASZEWSKI FUNERAL & CREMATION CHAPEL, LLC 4120 WEST MAIN STREET ROAD BATAVIA, NEW YORK 14020.

 

Batavia - Jimmy K. Williams, 62, of Batavia, passed away on Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Rochester General Hospital, in Rochester.

Mr. Williams was born November 15, 1955 in Silver Creek, a son of the late Benjamin and Ella Mae Johnson Williams.

Jimmy volunteered his time selflessly for the Crisis Hotline and Mental Health Association in Batavia.  He was very creative and loved art and making things, enjoyed playing his flute,  and listening to all types of music. Jimmy will be remembered by all for his uncanny ability to make people laugh .

He is survived by his daughters, Jasmine Williams and Shana Williams, both of Batavia; his brother, Beau Williams and his nieces and nephews, Justin Williams, Angel Williams, Michael Williams, Jason Williams and Rodney Barber.

Friends are invited to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home on Friday from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. to share their memories of Jimmy with his family. A reception will follow from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Dibble Family Center, West Main Street, Road. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle in Jimmy’s memory, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

East Bethany - John Douglas “Jack” Moodie, age 87, of East Bethany, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2018 at LeRoy Village Green Nursing Facility, in LeRoy with his loving family by his side.

Mr. Moodie was born August 17, 1930 in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the son of the late Douglas Anderson Moodie and Mabel King Moodie.

He is predeceased by his daughter, Maureen Moodie and his sister, Eleanor Urban.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Joan Topham Moodie; his children, John Moodie of Albany, David (Michele) Moodie of Dansville, Russell (Ellen) Moodie of Webster, Mark Moodie of Conesus, Joanne (John) Holler of Vermont and Robert (Vinci) Moodie of Gates; 15 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Mr. Moodie served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951-1953. He was a partner in Jay Cee Construction and then owner of J D Moodie Construction building many homes and commercial buildings in Western New York during the 1950's-1970's. A True Jack of all Trades he later worked for The Harris Corporation, Carlson Co., and then ultimately retired from Bausch & Lomb.

Jack and Joan traveled throughout the United States in their camper during retirement and when they stopped traveling, Jack became a volunteer at Crossroads House in Batavia and then delivered Meals on Wheels well into his 80's.

The family would like to thank the staff at LeRoy Village Green for their excellent care and compassion given to Jack and his family in the last few weeks.

Friends may call on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Mary Immaculate Parish, 5865 Ellicott Street Road, East Bethany.  Burial, with military honors, will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Batavia.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Activities Fund at the New York State Veteran's Nursing Home, 220 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, New York 14020 or to Crossroads House, P.O. Box 403, Batavia, New York 14021. To leave a condolence, share a story or light a candle, please visit www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

  Ruth A. Calmes, 90, of Clarence, formerly of Johnsonburg passed away on July 31, 2018 at Brothers of Mercy Nursing & Rehab Center. She was born on August 13, 1927 in the Bronx, NY to the late William and Mildred (Ferris) Strickland. In addition to her parents, Ruth is predeceased by her husband; William J. Calmes; brother Wilbur Strickland; sisters Virginia Johns and Daisy Jones.

She is survived by her children; William (Judith) Calmes of Varysburg, Timothy (Colleen) Calmes of Silver Springs, Virginia (William) Goldyn of Strykersville, Steven (Marilou) Calmes of TN., and Amy (Edward) Foeller of Bennington; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren along with many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday August 5, 2018 from 3:00-6:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday August 6^th at St. John Neumann Parish (St. Cecilia site –Sheldon) 991 Centerline Rd. Strykersville, NY 14145. Ruth will be laid to rest in St. Cecilia’s Cemetery in Sheldon.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association www.alz.org. For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street, Attica, New York 14011.

Jamie R. Netter, 87, formerrly of Corfu, NY, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. 
She was predeceased by her husband, John Netter, and her daughter, Kathleen (Joe) Berra. She is survived by her loving children, George (Cheryl) Netter, Amy (John) Huntzinger, John (late Nadine) Netter, Sharon Kinney, Ginny Marble, Lorrain (Timothy) Storrs, Susan (Damon) Ausman and Thomas Netter. She is also survived by her 13 grandchildren, Sherrie Timothy, Michael Netter, Steven (Nikki) Huntzinger, Robert (Melissa) Huntzinger, Allison Marble, Janelle Marble, Ashley Marble, Matthew (Dennille) Marble, Jamie Reece, Damon Ausman Jr., Adam Ausman, Taylor Storrs and Hayley Storrs. As well as 11 great grandchildren, Morrigan and Brynn Timothy, Gavin and Griffin Wagner, Kelsie and Jeffrey Benstead, Paisley and Mia Marble, Abraham and Grace Huntzinger, and Josephine Huntzinger. Adopted as a only child, after 85 years Jamie found her loving sister, Betty DeLoach, of Brentwood, California. 

Jamie was a loving devoted mother of 9 children, as well as a cherished "old" grandma to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Jamie was also a surrogate mom to all that came thru the Netter front door. She lived by her faith in God and had a wonderful ability to use her sense of humor even in darkest of times. She will be remembered by all and her legacy will be carried on by those who were touched by her life. 

A memorial service will be held Saturday August 4th, 2018, at 11AM at City Church, 210 E. Main St., Batavia, NY.